Viola Trinervata
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Description
Viola Trinervata is a small, herbaceous plant that belongs to the family Violaceae. It is also commonly known as Three-nerved Violet or the Yellow Wood Violet. The plant is native to North America and can be found in the eastern part of the United States, growing in wooded areas, meadows, and along streams. It is a perennial plant that grows up to 6 inches in height and spreads up to 12 inches. The leaves are heart-shaped and have three veins. The flowers are yellow and bloom from March to May.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukarya |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Malpighiales |
| Family | Violaceae |
| Genus | Viola |
Appearance
Viola Trinervata is a small plant with heart-shaped leaves that have three veins. The leaves are dark green and have a slightly hairy texture. The flowers are yellow and have five petals with purple veins. The flowers bloom from March to May and are about an inch in diameter. The plant grows up to 6 inches in height and spreads up to 12 inches.
Care Guide
Viola Trinervata is an easy plant to care for. Here are some tips on how to care for this plant:- Water: The plant prefers moist soil but can tolerate some drought. Water the plant when the top inch of soil is dry.- Fertilization: The plant does not require fertilizer, but you can add a slow-release fertilizer in the spring if desired.- Soil: The plant prefers well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter.- Sunlight: The plant prefers partial shade to full shade.- Hardiness Zones: Viola Trinervata is hardy in USDA zones 4 to 8.
Common Pests & Diseases
Viola Trinervata is generally not susceptible to pests and diseases, but it can be affected by slugs and snails. To prevent these pests from damaging your plant, remove any debris around the plant and keep the area clean. You can also use a slug and snail bait to prevent these pests from feeding on your plant.
Habitat
Viola Trinervata is native to North America and can be found growing in wooded areas, meadows, and along streams. The plant prefers moist soil and partial to full shade.
Question and Answer
Q: Is Viola Trinervata an annual or perennial plant?
A: Viola Trinervata is a perennial plant.
Q: What is the ideal soil type for Viola Trinervata?
A: Viola Trinervata prefers well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter.
Q: What is the ideal sunlight for Viola Trinervata?
A: Viola Trinervata prefers partial shade to full shade.
Q: What are the common pests and diseases that can affect Viola Trinervata?
A: Viola Trinervata is generally not susceptible to pests and diseases, but it can be affected by slugs and snails.
Related Plants
– Viola Canadensis- Viola Pedata- Viola Sororia- Viola Odorata
References
– “Viola trinervata (three-nerved violet).” Missouri Botanical Garden. Accessed August 16, 2021. https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=288830&isprofile=0&.- “Viola trinervata.” USDA Plants Database. Accessed August 16, 2021. https://plants.usda.gov/home/plantProfile?symbol=VITR.
